Atari has announced that they will be publishing a title based on the world renowned wooden block tower building game. The game, known as Jenga will hit the Nintendo consoles, DS as well as the Wii. It will feature impulsive, quick-paced, tactical play that merges suspense and risk-taking, where mounting anticipation comes to a crashing climax.
Overview of Jenga for Nintendo DS and Wii:
- Players of the Wii version can get physical with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers as they fight to keep the Jenga tower from falling, while on the DS the touch screen provides equally perceptive control of the fast-paced action. Gamers will experience sophisticated physics, and a multitude of game-play options (single and multiplayer). The game will contain all the fun, intensity and challenge of the original boxed game with a wealth of exciting new enhancements, power-ups and twists that are possible only in the videogame world. Simple to learn and fun to play, Jenga promises great entertainment for all ages.
Paul Eveloff of Pokonobe Associates said, “We are very pleased that Atari is now bringing Jenga’s universal entertainment appeal to video gamers worldwide. This new platform will expand the opportunity to play Jenga to video gamers and generate exceptional new play experiences. Atari’s Jenga for the Nintendo DS and Wii takes the Edge-of-Your-Seat Fun and party game style intensely to video game players of all skill levels!”
Jeremiah Cohn, Senior Product Manager, Atari Inc says, “Fans of the Jenga family of games will fall in love with this exciting brand all over again. We are excited to deliver this timeless and celebrated game with new variations and surprises for the Nintendo DS and Wii.”
Jenga for the Nintendo DS and Wii has been developed by Atomic Planet and licensed by Pokonobe Associates. The game will be launched in November 2007.